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EX51 SKJ

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2001 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 135,291 miles on the clock, averaging 7,813 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for EX51 SKJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,291
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,813

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading135,291 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,181
Average per year7,813
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EX51 SKJ 49k71k92k114k135k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,291 miles
Since last MOT+8,181 miles
PASS
Mileage127,110 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,110 miles
Since last MOT+12,536 miles
PASS
Mileage114,574 miles
Since last MOT+11,701 miles
PASS
Mileage102,873 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,871 miles
Since last MOT+4,556 miles
PASS
Mileage98,315 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,313 miles
Since last MOT+4,923 miles
PASS
Mileage93,390 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,388 miles
Since last MOT+5,791 miles
PASS
Mileage87,597 miles
Since last MOT+6,267 miles
PASS
Mileage81,330 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,330 miles
Since last MOT+7,556 miles
PASS
Mileage73,774 miles
Since last MOT+124 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,650 miles
Since last MOT+9,451 miles
PASS
Mileage64,199 miles
Since last MOT+7,988 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,211 miles
Since last MOT+7,273 miles
PASS
Mileage48,938 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 SKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About EX51 SKJ

What car is EX51 SKJ?

EX51 SKJ is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.

What is the mileage of EX51 SKJ?

The last recorded mileage for EX51 SKJ was 135,291 miles, recorded on 8 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX51 SKJ passed its MOT?

EX51 SKJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 8 Mar 2017.

Is EX51 SKJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX51 SKJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EX51 SKJ?

EX51 SKJ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.